Travel Blogs from Balmain

... that there was a market there to see and a park to see called Gladstone park. The market was not worth the visit but Balmain itself is a really nice little place with some really nice looking bars and a pub called 'The London'. Outside Zumbo's was a big ...

... on groceries. Then spent the evening getting to know our new housemates - Margaret and Crevan from Dublin; Brett, who is originally from Balmain but has lived abroad a lot and is back in Balmain again for a little while; and Dave the cat. We popped ...

Went for another bay run and gym session in the morning before heading out to explore Rozelle and Balmain. It's a really picturesque area with a villagey feel; full of pretty period terraced houses and quirky boutiques, galleries, cafe bars, restaurants, ...

... up stalls selling hot drinks and snacks and activities for kids. Nevertheless it was lovely sunny weekend so we strolled through Balmain and Rozelle, picked up a couple of takeaway cappuccinos and some posh pastries, and enjoyed them in the ...